The S.E. Shires Model TRBLW trumpet features a lightweight version of the broad “B” bell that allows for even faster response and an open high register. Brilliant and nimble, it navigates technical passages with flexibility and ease. It sounds warm, round, and intimate at when played softly, but sizzles at high volumes—and projects easily to the back of any performance space. The openness of the standard W leadpipe provides a free, stable-slotting, but flexible blow; its relatively fast taper adds brilliance to the characteristic warmth of the B bell taper. Yellow-brass balus... [view details]

The S.E. Shires Master Bb/F Dual Bore Rotary Valve Trombone is a top quality, aspirational instrument that is handmade with quality materials and a great amount of care. The S.E. Shires Master Trombone is efficient, easy to play, great sounding and designed to appeal to players of all genres with unique resonance and richness of tone. The S.E. Shires Master Bb/F Dual Bore Rotary Valve Trombone features include: • Bell: 8 1/2 inch two-piece hand-hammered, with traditionally brazed seams and soldered bead • Valve: Dual Bore rotary valve • Slide: .547 inch bore in yellow brass • Tuning sli... [view details]

This unique variation on the popular Model A trumpet features a special, slightly squarer bell bend with a side seam and standard brass bead. It produces a brilliant, broad tone of medium density with marvelous projection and easy response. The WH leadpipe provides and ideal combination of stability and flexibility; its free-blowing character compliments the centered bell taper. Nickel-silver balusters and valve caps add brilliance and character to the sound, increase its core, and contribute to cleanness and immediacy of attack. This trumpet makes a great choice as an all-around instrument fo... [view details]